2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 vs 2017 Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie
The L is the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie size closest to your M Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie
Compared with the Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 in M, the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie in L places the top of the head tube 17 mm lower and 15 mm further forward, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 36 mm longer, which can contribute to stability at speed.
- Frame stack
- −17 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- +15 mm
- Longer frame reach
- Wheelbase
- +36 mm
- Longer: steadier at speed
- Head angle
- −0.5°
- Slacker: calmer steering
- Chainstays
- +16 mm
- Longer: more planted
The two frames
Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500, MSpecialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie, LDrawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500 M | Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie L | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 425 | 440mm | +15 mm |
| Stack | 647 | 630mm | −17 mm |
| Head tube angle | 67.5 | 67° | −0.5° |
| Seat tube angle | 74.5 | 73° | −1.5° |
| Effective top tube | 604 | 633mm | +29 mm |
| Chainstay length | 434.5 | 450mm | +16 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1154 | 1190mm | +36 mm |
| BB drop | 60 | 55mm | −5 mm |
| Standover | 682 | 812mm | +130 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440 | 470mm | +30 mm |
| Fork length | 541 | 530mm | −11 mm |
| Head tube length | 115 | 115mm | ±0 mm |
| BB height | not listed | 308mm |
Differences are the Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie minus the Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500. Full charts: 2019 Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500, 2017 Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie.
Where each sits in its class
Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6Fattie
Each bike is ranked against the other trail bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Merida eBIG.TRAIL 500eBIG.TRAIL 500 | Specialized Turbo Levo Hardtail Comp 6FattieHardtail Comp 6Fattie |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | Merida eBIG.TRAIL LITE | not listed |
| Fork | SR Suntour Raidon 34 | RockShox Reba RL |
| Derailleur | Shimano Deore Shadow+ | SRAM GX |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC e10 Sport EPT | SRAM PC1031 |
| Crankset | Shimano E8000 | not listed |
| Motor | Shimano E-7000 | not listed |
| Battery | Shimano E8010 | Specialized Levo |
| Tire | Maxxis Ikon | Specialized Purgatory, Specialized Ground Control |
| Hub | Shimano MT400-B | not listed |
| Rim | Merida EXPERT CC | Roval Traverse |
| Brake | Shimano MT200 | SRAM DB5 |
| Rotor | Shimano SM-RT10 | not listed |
| Handlebar | Merida EXPERT eTR | not listed |
| Stem | Merida Expert eTR | not listed |
| Grips | Merida EXPERT EC | Specialized Sip Grip |
| Headset | FSA NO.55EP neck | not listed |
| Saddle | Merida COMP CC | Specialized Henge Sport |
| Shifter | not listed | SRAM GX |
| Dropper post | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
| Seatpost | not listed | TranzX Dropper |
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